One of the world's only ski hills inside a major city — Centennial Park's lit ski hill offers 14 runs, a terrain park, ski and snowboard lessons, and night skiing until 10pm. Modest vertical but genuinely skiable — and the fact that you can actually ski within Toronto city limits is one of the city's best-kept secrets.
Neighbourhood: Etobicoke · Address: 256 Centennial Park Rd, Etobicoke, ON · Hours: Mon–Sun 24 hours
Why Visit
Centennial Park Ski Hill lets you actually ski or snowboard without leaving city limits, with real lift-served runs and a terrain park. It’s a legit way to squeeze in a session after work or school, right in Toronto.
What Makes It Unique
Unlike any other Toronto option, Centennial Park has chairlifts, night skiing until 10pm, and 14 runs, making it more than just a toboggan slope. It’s one of only two full-sized ski hills in the GTA, and the only one run by the city, so it’s affordable and surprisingly accessible by TTC.
Centennial Park Ski Hill in Etobicoke is the most accessible downhill skiing facility in the City of Toronto proper — a modest but functional ski hill operating within the park's terrain that provides genuine lift-served downhill skiing to west Toronto and Mississauga residents who want a ski outing without the 90-minute drive to Horseshoe Resort or Blue Mountain. For families introducing children to downhill skiing for the first time, or for adults who want an evening of skiing after work, Centennial Park fills a niche that no other facility in the 416 serves.
The hill's scale is appropriate to its role: a vertical drop sufficient for learners and recreational skiers to practice technique and enjoy the sensation of downhill without the intimidation of long or steep runs. The chairlift serves the main slope; a separate beginner area provides a lower-consequence environment for true first-timers. Ski and snowboard lessons are available through the park's ski school in formats designed for both children and adults.
Evening skiing under lights is one of Centennial Park's most practical offerings — the hill operates on weekday evenings, which means Toronto residents can fit a skiing session into a weekday schedule in a way that a Horseshoe or Blue Mountain trip doesn't permit. A two-hour evening session after work or school, with equipment rental on site, provides a quality-of-life winter experience that more distant resorts structurally can't offer regardless of their superior terrain.
The surrounding Etobicoke park system — Centennial Park has extensive cross-country skiing trails in addition to the downhill hill, speed skating oval, and other winter sports infrastructure — makes the area one of the most complete winter recreation destinations in the GTA for residents of the western suburbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Centennial Park Ski Hill a real ski hill?
Yes — it's a proper lift-served downhill ski hill with chairlift, ski and snowboard lessons, and equipment rental. The vertical is modest by resort standards but genuine — appropriate for beginner to intermediate level skiing and for Toronto residents who want accessible skiing without a long drive.
How much does skiing at Centennial Park cost?
Lift ticket and lesson pricing is significantly below resort pricing — check the City of Toronto parks website for current-season rates, which are set to serve the local community affordably. Equipment rental is available on site.
Does Centennial Park have ski lessons?
Yes — the Centennial Park Ski School offers lessons for children and adults at various skill levels. Beginner packages combining lesson, rental, and lift access are available. The ski school follows standard Canadian ski instruction curriculum.
Where is Centennial Park Ski Hill?
Centennial Park Ski Hill is in Centennial Park, Etobicoke, at Centennial Park Boulevard and Rathburn Road, near Highway 427 and Eglinton Avenue West. Driving is most practical; the area is accessible by TTC via Islington station and connecting bus routes.